Is Laura Sanko an MMA fighter?

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Laura Sanko is an American MMA commentator who currently works with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Sanko became the first female commentator of the promotion in 2021. She adopted the nickname “Fancy” during her days as an active competitor in the combat sports business. Sanko joined Invicta FC as a broadcaster and later switched to the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2016. She was promoted from being a color commentator at Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) to the main commentary team at a UFC Fight Night event in 2023.

Laura Sanka briefly competed in Invicta FC as a fighter in the atomweight division.

What is Laura Sanko's MMA record?

Laura Sanko has a professional MMA record of 1 win and 0 losses (1-0-0). She briefly competed as a fighter in the Invicta FC's atomweight division. She faced Cassie Robb in her only fight as a professional competitor at Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt on January 5, 2013, in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. She put on an impressive show by defeating Robb in the second round via submission with the help of a rear naked choke.

Why did Laura Sanko retire from fighting?

Laura Sanko had the skill set required to fight on the MMA canvas. She made her debut against Cassie Robb in an atomweight bout and exhibited promising results. Sanko emerged victorious in a dominant fashion in the second round of the fight itself. However, she decided to retire after finding out that she was pregnant while preparing for her second professional bout. Since then she has worked behind-the-scenes at both Invicta and UFC. At UFC 293, she made her pay-per-view debut as a commentator alongside former UFC two-division champion Daniel Cormier, and Jon Anik.

Also Read: Laura Sanko's Husband

FAQs on Laura Sanko

A. No Laura Sanko is not a fighter in UFC.

A. Laura Sanko has won one fight.

A. Yes, Laura Sanko is undefeated in her professional debut.

A. Laura Sanko has a professional record of 1 win and 0 losses.

A. Yes, Laura Sanko works as a commentator for the UFC.

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